In-Class Exercise

1. Look at the following quotation. Highlight or underline the words/phrases that you need to avoid.

"Named for James Brady, the White House press secretary who was shot and wounded by John Hinkley Jr. during the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan in March 1981, the Brady Bill establishes a national waiting period and background check for the purchase of a handgun."

Source:
Bender, David L. "Can Controlling Guns Control Crime?" Crime and Criminals: Opposing Viewpoints. Ed. Paul A. Winters. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1995. 137-73. Print.
(Quote from page 137)

2. Now list below the ideas that you will include.
James Brady was injured by John Hinkley
March 1981
James Brady was a White House press secretary
the bill got its name from James Brady
waiting period and background check before the purchase of a handgun
3. Next, set aside the original and write a paraphrase.


4. Compare your paraphrase with original above.

1. Check for the underlined words to make sure you have avoided them
2. Check for ideas to make sure you have included them
3. Check to make sure you have used different vocabulary and different sentence structure
4. Acknowledge source using a parenthetical reference